These are standard specifications for the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
2 Automatic Powerflite
Chassis # 15970732
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Auction entries : 3
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1955 - 1956 |
| Price : | $2,115-$2,530 |
| Weight : | 3325 lbs | 1508.195 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4405 cc | 268.8 cu in. | 4.4 L. |
| Power : | 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter BBD-2259SB 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | Carter BBD 2 barrel Model 2407S | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4524 cc | 276.1 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 187 HP (137.632 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 80 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Carter 2-barrel carburetor | |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4524 cc | 276.1 cu in. | 4.5 L. |
| Power : | 200 BHP (147.2 KW) |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.1 in | 79 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
2 Automatic Powerflite
Production Figures
| Total Plymouth Production for 1956 : | 571,634 |
| 1956 Plymouth Belvedere | |
| Convertible 2 dr. 6 P : | 6,735 |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.8 in | 5202 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.2 in | 1478 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Sport Sedan
| Price : | $2,330 |
| Weight : | 3415 lbs | 1549.018 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.8 in | 5202 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.2 in | 1478 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Club Sedan
| Price : | $2,115 |
| Weight : | 3285 lbs | 1490.051 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.8 in | 5202 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.2 in | 1478 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Sport Coupe
| Price : | $2,260 |
| Weight : | 3320 lbs | 1505.927 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.8 in | 5202 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.2 in | 1478 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Convertible
Chassis # 15970732
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| Price : | $2,475 |
| Weight : | 3435 lbs | 1558.09 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.8 in | 5202 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.2 in | 1478 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Sport Suburban
| Price : | $2,530 |
| Weight : | 3605 lbs | 1635.2 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 204.8 in | 5202 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 115.0 in | 2921 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.2 in | 1478 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 58.5 in | 1486 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent Rear : Semi-elliptic leaf spring | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.70x15 |
1956 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,050 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,450 |
| Avg. Home : | $11,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.22 |
1956 Plymouth Belvedere FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere has a wheelbase size of 115.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere has a length of 204.80 inches.Q: How much did the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere cost when new?A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere cost approximately $2,115 to $2,530 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere was offered as a Club Sedan, Convertible, Sedan, Sport Coupe, Sport Sedan, Sport Suburban.Q: What tires did the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere have? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere had 6.70x15 tires.Q: How many vehicles did Plymouth produce in 1956? A: Plymouth produced 571,634 automobiles in 1956.Q: What engines did the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere have? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere had the following engine options: V 8 (4405 cc | 268.8 cu in. | 4.4 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4524 cc | 276.1 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 187 HP (137.632 KW) @ 4400 RPM V 8 (4524 cc | 276.1 cu in. | 4.5 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) Q: What transmission did the 1956 Plymouth Belvedere have? A: The 1956 Plymouth Belvedere had a 2 speed Automatic Powerflite gearbox.
